QBOX HD Mini COMBO LINUX BOX - 199 EURO

Looks like late June/early July for release.

One of the test boxes without the DVB-T tuner (ports masked over).





This is a review from the Satfreaks mod (some things may be lost in translation).

"On the back is missing or the on / off switch. All other respects
already the later series.

Suitable for remote applications, the new flat with the silver Keys. In the picture, only a few key labels are not yet quite.
The previous remote control of the Qbox HD works with my test box as well.

Now for the software ...
At the moment there is a distinct image for deployment, but in Functionality and stability of the current image of the HD Qbox equivalent. I have the first set and the recent test runs no Restrictions on yourself.
One of the next steps, the two images of the Qbox Qbox HD and HD Mini be merged, so that both receivers to cope with the same software.

The first thing I noticed is especially the new network interface.
Which is really fast and works fast amazingly stable. A wireless solution will be retrofitted at a later date as well as the second tuner. Both upgrades are still missing in my test box.

has additional features in popular duolabs probably from the past learned and is not a new way. All upgrades to the HD Qbox be applied without any problems for the Mini. Thus, run:

- Skins
- Picons
- LCD picons
- Addons
- Games
- Settings

The image quality was improved compared to the HD Qbox again a bit are what most notably the new tuner incl new tuner drivers is due. Cinema fans will delight in this box.

The radar team was already active and thus is a preview version the Emu Addons also already been used and works very neatly.

My first conclusion:
I am somewhat surprised. After the somewhat bumpy start of the two
Previous speakers had I not with such a complete current Pre-expected box. If duolabs the targeted price of 199, - € can hold, then the Mini HD Qbox could be the competitors well dangerous. The box takes advantage of its big sister, and presents thereby now really in a very mature state."

Latest on the Qbox mini

It now makes it way into the shops at the end of September (i'll believe it when I see it!)according to one or 2 beta testers and supply chains. Here is a 12 minute video from a beta tester showing the facilities it has.

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=VQWHPG7T

Apogee wrote: »

Duolabs are still faffing about with the firmware trying to get the dual tuners working - don't buy one until/if they fix the firmware first.

It seems they have sorted out the problems for the QBox HD in writing new firmware for that and the Q Box Mini HD.

http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/qbox-qbox-hd-digital-satellite-receiver-support-forum/181382-new-firmware.html

Okay they are out but not surprisingly the price has shot up. I am seeing prices of 237 at Devilcards in Germany without the dvb-t tuner.

Maybe Slegs/Tony can chase up resellers area if either are interested. I am sure you will at least get a sample product from cellular center.


The full brochure & spec sheet is now available.
http://www.duolabs.com/datasheet/QBoxMini_Specs.pdf

Sales Pack (as follows) Sales pack includes:
1x QBox mini: 1x Multifunctional Remote Control
1x User guide
1x HDMI quality cable
1x Gift Box

Wi-Fi card is available as option not included in the standard sales configuration.




Q-Box High Definition is based on ST chipset model STi7101 (ST40 with SH4 Core) with working speed at 266Mhz with 8MByte of NOR ROM for secure bootloader storage and 128 MB of system RAM.
As co-processor there is a 32Bit MCU embedded in the Diablo CAM module internally installed operating at the speed of 50Mhz. This co-processor will manage the streaming input delayer function for better PVR operating.

Internally mounted there is a USB stick of 2GB (this capacity can change, please check on your sales configuration) for application and content storage. This user space is very necessary for developers to store and run their applications or simply to store some contents.

QBox mini is based on Linux Operating System kernel release 2.6.23.16 (or higher) and DVB-API version 3 and version 5 (DVB-S2) which represents the right answer for open source based Set Top Boxes.
The Linux DVB API (Application Programming Interface) lets you control these hardware components through currently six Unix-style character devices for video, audio, frontend, de-mux, CA and IP-over-DVB networking.
QBox High Definition uses as middleware the popular Enigma II with all its features and plug-ins.

The filesystem is hosted in an external USB stick of 2GB slim format which can be easily removed from the back side of the receiver and used in a PC to download the new firmware inside the receiver.
The USB stick is used instead of internal memory so that the QBoxHD can have larger room to host more files, videos etc with NO space limitation. QBox mini is the first Set Top Box having this feature available.




The QBox High Definition has two different and independent DVB Tuner slots where users can mount Plug ‘n Play tuners module. DVB-S2, DVB-T and DVB-C can be installed. Please check the sales configuration before purchasing. Multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC) is also included. 3 x USB 2.0 input 2 x Smartcard Readers 1 x RS-232 Interface 1 x 2,0 inches TFT Display 16364 colors
2 x Scart (RGB, FBAS or S-Video)1 x Component (3 RCA - 1 x Video 2 x Audiol R/L)1 x HDMI Output1 x S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)

QBox mini has a LAN connection at 10/100Mbit via cable connection and it also may host a WLAN Module as plug-in easy to plug and play.

Wi-Fi (WLAN connection) is embedding 802.11G technology at 54Bit transfer rate.
Installation of QBox mini Wi-Fi module is simple and fast! No need for screwdrivers or any skill!

Please check you retail configuration as the Wi-Fi module may be not included and considered as "optional".


PVR function is now available through external USB device. You can easily record your contents using an external device such as HDD or USB Pen drives.